Mikel Arteta echoes Arsene Wenger’s thoughts on importance of top four finish

Mikel Arteta called European football a “must” for Arsenal (Nick Potts/PA)

Mikel Arteta echoed his former manager Arsene Wenger’s sentiments over the significance of securing a Champions League spot, calling European football a “must” for Arsenal.

Wenger famously described finishing in the top four as being like winning a trophy in 2012 and received widespread criticism.